The home of the temple is to be caught alive.

"Command me to descend," Baili Jia Jue uttered in a low voice, his gaze lowered as he gradually tightened his grip on the coat in his hand. "Order all the guards to cease their search and remove the checkpoint at the foot of the mountain."

The shadow was taken aback, disbelief evident in their voice as they questioned, "All of them? Withdrawn?" They couldn't comprehend how the Third Prince, who seemed determined to capture Miss Helian at all costs, could suddenly relent.

In the next moment, the shadow realized their misconception. It wasn't that His Highness had softened, but rather, he had adopted a more ruthless approach. "Plant shadows along the city walls, set up nets, restrict the use of arrows, and capture them alive in the main hall."

His words were spoken with a low tone, carrying an unwavering determination.

Although the shadow worried about the potential consequences of such actions, fearing that His Highness might attract the attention of the four major families, they knew that he would never shy away from challenging the influential families.

"Keep a close watch on the city gates. Carefully inspect any elderly or pregnant individuals or anyone with limited mobility trying to leave the city. Also, assign someone to tail Kurosawa." Baili Jia Jue's thin lips curled up once again, his voice slow and chilling enough to send shivers down the spines of those who heard it. "As soon as someone approaches him, apprehend them."

For reasons unknown, the shadow found themselves instinctively praying for the woman as they listened to those words.

They believed that if Miss Helian possessed enough wit, she wouldn't seek refuge with the Black family. His Highness had recently shown disdain towards the Black family, indicating that they were not safe.

In the early hours of the morning, Helian Weiwei emerged from the forest in disarray, took a deep breath, and then scrutinized herself seriously before sighing, "I'm so handsome."

"Are you referring to your filthy appearance?" the white cat exclaimed in disgust, leaping away. "You still have the mood to tease yourself. It seems that the Third Prince hasn't driven you crazy yet."

"He's truly cunning, unlike an ordinary person," Helian Weiwei chuckled. "But that's just who I am. I have thick skin and have already collapsed if it were anyone else. I mean, did he really need to send so many people to block me throughout the entire courtyard just because I refused to cooperate with him?"

While it was true that she shouldn't have conspired with the queen and devised a plan against him, the Third Prince wasn't typically so ruthless. Was it because of his strong desire for control? Could he not tolerate anyone defying him?

Helian Weiwei couldn't comprehend his motives, so she decided to let go of those thoughts.

Meanwhile, Yuan Hao stroked his chin, a glint flickering in his eyes. "Everything seems to have gone according to plan. Why did the ancient divine beast Fire Qilin appear there? Did it simply want to go for a walk? That's highly unlikely."

Yuan Xi, too, was perplexed by the sudden appearance of the Fire Qilin, and even Helian Weiwei felt wary of it.

"Someone must be trying to tame it," the cold voice of the white cat interjected, dispelling their suspicions. "During this time, people from Taibai Academy have been entering the Spirit Realm Forest, either searching for it or trying to force it out. Yuan Xian smiled wickedly. "Taming the Fire Qilin is no easy task."

"That's right," the white cat nodded, turning its head to look at the road behind them. "So far, they have been unsuccessful, and I suspect it's because the Fire Qilin is enraged and might set Taibai Academy ablaze."

Helian Weiwei raised her eyebrows. "Then isn't all of this too coincidental? It doesn't burn anywhere else, only at Youyuan?"

"Because those who wish to tame it reside in Youyuan," the white cat lifted its head, casting a profound gaze at Helian Weiwei. "It's that son from Murong Mansion, Murong Changfeng."

Upon hearing that name, Yuan Yu also subconsciously glanced at Helian Weiwei and lightly coughed twice.

Helian Weiwei didn't attempt to conceal her reaction and curled her lips. "Why didn't it burn him, that scumbag who deserves retribution?" She had already pinned all the blame on Murong Changfeng without knowing the truth.

She firmly believed that if Murong Changfeng hadn't tried to tame the Fire Qilin, it wouldn't have appeared in Youyuan and ruined all of her plans. Instead, she would have been safely escorted out of the city by the winged beast, rather than finding herself in this dire predicament.

Sighing, it was more practical to focus on devising an escape plan.

Based on her skills, she could easily climb over the city wall, but she knew the astute Third Prince would have stationed people around the walls, and any movement on her part would likely lead her into a trap.

Perhaps it was safer to exit through the city gates.

However, without any divine beasts nearby, if Xiao Bai were to return to gather reinforcements, it would have to pass through Taibai Academy, and that might inadvertently lead the Third Prince to her location.

She couldn't rely on divine beasts, as Helian Weiwei realized. If there was even the slightest possibility, she couldn't afford to be an enemy of the Third Prince. It was simply too exhausting!

Forget it. The most crucial matter now was to change her appearance.

Her face would be recognized within minutes of stepping outside.

First, she needed to disguise herself.

Helian Weiwei gazed at her reflection in the lake. Disguise wasn't challenging for her, but to ensure there were no traces left behind, she had to assume an identity that suited her.

She had always posed as a reporter, with the Third Prince as her adversary.

Hence, there could be no room for negligence.

Initially, Helian Weiwei had disguised herself as a pregnant woman, but upon closer inspection, she felt that it wasn't entirely safe.

Maybe... she should reveal her true face?

A faint smile curved Helian Weiwei's lips.

The more she considered it, the more she realized it was a brilliant idea. Her complexion was too dark and conspicuous.

If she reverted to her original appearance, it would be the most natural camouflage.

After all, everyone knew that the First Lady of the capital was a genuine ugly woman.

Who would have thought that one day, she would astonish everyone with her breathtaking beauty?

Helian Weiwei stood up and used the remaining time to apply all the strawberries she had collected from the fairy space onto her face. Those black impurities miraculously vanished, revealing fair skin as smooth as egg whites breaking out of their shells, radiating a faint glow under the moonlight.

A straight and delicate nose bridge, unblemished and rosy vermilion lips, and eyes as bright as the moon itself. Every feature was flawlessly perfect, harmonious in its delicacy. Her face exuded an otherworldly charm, possessing a subtle coldness and pride, making her appear even more mysterious and alluring.

Helian Jiaoer's beauty made men desire to protect her and shower her with love.

Helian Weiwei's beauty was enchanting, captivating, innocent like a young girl, or regal like a queen.

Who was the true beauty of the capital city?

A mere glance at Helian Weiwei's face would discern the answer within people's hearts.

However, as Helian Weiwei herself had stated, no one could have imagined that such a woman was the renowned useless lady of the capital...